Know all about Shoshonite and Oolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Shoshonite appears Dull and Oolite appears Rounded and Rough. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Oolite is pearly to shiny. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums.